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Century Arms® AP5™ / MP5® Full-Size 9mm 30-Round Factory OEM Steel Magazine – Original MKE™ Production on HK Equipment – Curved Reliability Profile – Matte Black – MA287
Product Description
The Century Arms® AP5™ / MP5® Full-Size 9mm 30-Round Factory OEM Steel Magazine (MA287) represents the absolute pinnacle of subgun feeding logistics, historical platform compatibility, and severe-duty tactical component staging. Imported directly by Century Arms, this premium magazine is manufactured by MKE™ in Turkey on original tooling and machinery used as a former licensed contract manufacturer for Heckler & Koch®. Because it is stamped and assembled to authentic military-specification prints, it completely avoids the loose tolerances and thin, fragile construction typical of generic aftermarket alternatives. While poorly engineered third-party magazines frequently trigger erratic feed-lip spread or stack binding—causing catastrophic stovepipes and failure-to-feed (FTF) hang-ups that stall your roller-delayed cycle—the MA287 design delivers relentless, combat-ready feeding cycles. This flagship hardware asset (787450668867) establishes an unyielding mechanical foundation for dynamic subgun matches, defensive tactical configurations, and historic collectors running full-size MP5 pattern variants.
The core structural superiority of this 30-round powerhouse relies on its heavy-duty, all-steel stamped shell construction featuring a classic curved geometric profile. Moving beyond inferior polymer housings that can split at the rear spine under intense sub-zero thermal drops, the overbuilt steel walls easily withstand the high structural stress loops of fully loaded double-stack 9x19mm Parabellum columns. The natural curved geometry aligns perfectly with the tapered layout of 9mm cartridges, facilitating smooth, continuous upward travel with zero binding as the rounds transition toward the bolt face. The entire steel structure is treated with a durable, low-friction matte black finish that protects against field abrasions, resists carbon crusting, and ensures the module smoothly inserts and drops completely free from standard magwells during rapid reload sequences.
The true technical victory of this factory-original feeding engine lies within its **mil-spec internal follower tracking array and heavy-duty steel wire spring**. Internally, a heavy-duty, anti-tilt steel follower rides a robust compression track powered by a **premium, heat-treated tempered music wire coil spring**. This high-tensile spring delivers uniform upward kinetic pressure from the first shot down to the final round, presenting cartridges at the precise entry angle required to clear your barrel's feed ramp—even under high cyclic rates of fire. Detailed with classic vertical strengthening ribs and a secure steel floor plate, this 30-round magazine grants you absolute technical and operational authority over your platform.
Includes: (1) Authentic Century Arms AP5 Factory OEM 30-Round 9mm Steel Magazine Assembly (Original MKE Turkish Production, Matte Black Finish, Steel Anti-Tilt Follower, Hardened Music Wire Internal Coil Spring, and Heavy-Duty Steel Baseplate), Packed in Original Branded Factory Sealed Retail Presentation Packaging.
*Administrative Staging, Capacity Compliance & Roller-Delayed System Care Guidance: The Century Arms MA287 is a standard-capacity 30-round subgun feeding module. **CRUCIAL HIGH-CAPACITY STATUTORY WARNING:** This product possesses a 30-round capacity and cannot be shipped, transferred, or sold to restrictive municipal jurisdictions enforcing strict high-capacity magazine bans (including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.). This magazine features a universal double-push-pin architecture that interfaces beautifully with the Century AP5, HK MP5, HK SP5, HK SP5K (using full-size compatibility tracks), PTR 9CT, Zenith ZF-5, and all matching roller-delayed blowback clones. To maintain optimal feeding performance across extended storage staging loops, periodically clean out internal powder fouling using a specialized mag brush; avoid coating the internal tracks with heavy wet oils, as oil traps loose carbon grit and can degrade feed velocities.
Key Features
- Authentic MKE™ Turkish Tooling: Precision-manufactured natively in Turkey on original machinery previously utilized under contract for HK, ensuring true military-specification dimensions.
- Fortified All-Steel Stamped Shell: Heavy-gauge carbon steel housing eliminates body flex and feed lip spread, maintaining perfect dimensional stability under heavy field abuse.
- Classic Curved Performance Geometry: Engineered with a natural curved profile tailored to 9mm cartridge taper, preventing cartridge binding and ensuring uniform stack presentation.
- High-Tensile Tempered Spring: Heavy-duty internal coil spring delivers long-lasting upward kinetic energy to match the demanding cyclic rates of roller-delayed blowback subguns.
- Low-Friction Matte Black Armor: Tough protective surface coating blocks environmental rust while minimizing friction for effortless insertion and drop-free reload speed loops.
- True Broad Cross-Platform Fitment: Completely compatible across the entire family of full-sized MP5 clones, including Century AP5, HK SP5, PTR 9CT, and Zenith platforms.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Century Arms® / imported directly from MKE™ (Precision manufactured, stamped, and proof-tested natively in Turkey)
- Product Line: Factory Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Subgun Small Arms Feeding Systems
- Model Series Designation: AP5 / MP5 Full-Size 30-Round 9mm Steel Magazine
- SKU / MPN: MA287 (Alternative Industry Identifiers: CTYMA287 / CIA-MA287 / CTY0912870)
- UPC Barcode Number: 787450668867
- Firearm Platform Architecture: Full-Size MP5, SP5, AP5, PTR-9, and Matching 9mm Roller-Delayed Blowback Clones
- Handgun / Carbine Caliber Optimization: 9x19mm Parabellum / 9mm Luger Centerfire Base
- Standard Volumetric Magazine Capacity: 30 Rounds (Standard High-Capacity Subgun Tracking Profile)
- Chassis Housing Metallurgy: High-Strength Stamped Carbon Steel Core Base Stock
- Surface Protection Finishing: Corrosion-Defeating Low-Reflective Matte Black Finish Layer
- Internal Follower Configuration: Mil-Spec Hardened Steel Anti-Tilt Follower Tracking Profile
- Recoil Spring Chemistry: Heat-Treated Tempered Heavy-Duty Music Wire Coil Spring
- Baseplate Structural Style: Heavy-Duty Removable Stamped Steel Floorplate with Retainer Lock
- Magazine Body Configuration: Constant-Curve Silhouette with Lateral Strengthening Ribs
- Product Net Component Weight: ~6.72 oz (~0.42 lbs) Bare Unloaded Steel Magazine Module
- Total Packaging Shipping Mass: ~0.65 lbs (Enclosed Inside Secure Protective Carrying Retail Packaging)
